Associate Director of Institutional Giving

Nov 20

New York Historical Society Museum & Library
New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: January 2025

Description

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Associate Director of Institutional Giving will join an active Development Department responsible for meeting and exceeding $27 million in contributed operating revenue from all sources.

In collaboration with the Director and the Institutional Giving Manager, the Associate Director of Institutional Giving will help to manage the processes for securing essential support from corporate, foundation, and government sources to fund a robust exhibition calendar, expansive education programs that serve New York City’s public school students and teachers, research and public programming of the Center for Women’s History, and a range of other Museum and Library initiatives.

The Associate Director of Institutional Giving will also oversee the corporate membership program, managing the renewal process and stewardship of benefits; pursue local, state, and federal funding, including City and State applications; develop and manage a portfolio of foundation grants; and support the Department in efforts to raise new funds for general operating, capital, restricted, and endowment programs.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of current and prospective foundation and corporate supporters, and liaise with other government grant making entities, as needed;
Manage the corporate membership program, including the renewal calendar and facilitation of benefits, including communication with and activities of the Women’s History Corporate Council and Frederick Douglass Corporate Council;
Under the guidance of the Director of Institutional Giving, assist with the organization’s government relations efforts, liaising with its lobbyists, creating reports and support materials, and maintaining relationships with relevant elected officials and their staff;
In coordination with the Development Operations Manager, maintain quality of database information and keep records current; Maintain all government registrations at the city, state, and federal level;
Participate in the research, identification, and development of outreach strategies for new institutional sources of funding for general operations, exhibitions, educational programs, museum and library initiatives, and capital projects;
Manage the department-wide crediting process to facilitate funder recognition across collateral pieces including museum signage, printed materials, website, emails, etc., in collaboration with other teams;
Participate in cultivating and stewarding relationships with institutional funders at a broad range of special events, fundraising galas, exhibition opening receptions, and intimate donor cultivation events, among others; Additional responsibilities and duties as required.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree; 5-7 years related development experience;
A creative thinker and problem-solver who works well independently and with teams and can represent the department well with both internal and external stakeholders;
Demonstrated success in crafting strong funding proposals and grant reports;
Superior editing and proofreading skills; detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy;
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple long-term assignments while managing tasks of immediate need in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
Sincere interest in the humanities and the arts; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, fundraising database navigation, and fundraising research tools;
Ability to work some evening and weekend events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role using a computer; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stoop as necessary.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000.

The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes: Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum; Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; Short and long-term disability coverage options; 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service; Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses; Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families; 20% discount at the NYHistory Store; Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.

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About the Organization

Visitors experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum.

A great destination for history since 1804, the Museum and the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library convey the stories of the city and nation’s diverse populations, expanding our understanding of who we are as Americans and how we came to be.

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